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Why can a cell not survive conditions of unlimited growth
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Why can a cell not survive conditions of unlimited growth

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As the size of the cell or organelle increases the volume increases much faster than the surface area. If the cell is spherical and gains in size so it doubles its radius, the surface area is increased 4 times, but the volume is increased 8 times.
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